Fake News: I Have Not Resigned, I’m Still The CJN - Onnoghen

The Chief Justice of Nigeria, Walter Onnoghen has described as absolute falsehood, the media reports that he resigned his office, following current allegations against him.

The Embattled Chief Justice of Nigeria and the head of the nation’s judiciary arm of government, Walter Onnoghen has stated that the rumours of his resignation from office is fake

Onnoghen described the speculation as lies, which should be disregarded.

Onnoghen, who spoke through his spokesman, Awassam Bassey, said he is still performing his role as CJN.

“There’s absolutely no truth in the rumours making the round that the Hon. Chief Justice of Nigeria, His Lordship, Justice Walter Samuel Nkanu Onnoghen has resigned his office. It is fake news!

“The Hon CJN was in the office all through yesterday (Thursday) and sat in court. As part of his duties, the Hon CJN will be swearing in members of the 2019 National Assembly, Governorship & State Assembly Election Petition Tribunals tomorrow (Saturday 26th January 2019),” the statement said.

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Onnoghen is facing trial over alleged false asset declaration brought against him by the Code of Conduct Bureau.

The Attorney General, Abubakar Malami has also requested that Onnoghen resigns from office, following the various allegations.